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- Page 1 User Guide CloudBook CE1200V...
- Page 2 User Guide Copyright©2008 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Everex CloudBook User Guide Original Issue: 2008/01 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new CloudBook (Ultra- Mobility personal computer). Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
- Page 3 otebook User Guide Meebo™ is a registered trademark of Meebo, Inc. OpenOffice 2.2™ is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems. Wikipedia™ is a registered trademark of Wikimedia Foundation. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
- Page 4 User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
- Page 5 otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.
- Page 6 CloudBook User Guide interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Page 7: Optical Disk Drive Notice
otebook User Guide Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. -
Page 8: European Notice
User Guide (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive... - Page 9 otebook User Guide 802.11b and 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."...
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Page 10: About Your Cloudbook
CloudBook User Guide CloudBook About Your ongratulation for having purchased your new CloudBook. This CloudBook incorporates the newest technology features to serve your daily computing needs anywhere you go. -
Page 11: About Your User Guide
About Your User Guide elcome to your New CloudBook User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new CloudBook. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8... -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR CLOUDBOOK ... 10 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE... 11 INTRODUCTION... 17 ... 18 EATURE IGHLIGHT NPACKING THE LOUD NSIDE OF THE LOUD CloudBook Status Icons... 23 The Function of Easy Buttons ... 24 IDE OF THE IGHT IDE OF THE NDERSIDE OF THE... - Page 13 Special Function Keys ... 43 SING THE OUCHPAD ONFIGURING Possible Display Configurations... 46 NOWING THE OWER ORKING WITH THE SING LASH EMORY Flash Memory Card ... 49 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ... 51 ULTIMEDIA EATURES UDIO OUND YSTEM ETTING UP THE UDIO Using an External Microphone ...
- Page 14 User Guide OW TO XIT THE ETUP OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS ... 73 ... 74 YSTEM PGRADE ... 74 EMORY PGRADE IRELESS ODULE NSTALLATION CARING FOR YOUR CLOUDBOOK... 75 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS LEANING LOUD LCD Q AINTAINING THE AINTAINING ATTERY UIDELINES...
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Page 17: Introduction
Introduction 1 Introduction our CloudBook is a slim, sleek ultra-portable computer. This device matches all the demands for high performance computing and multimedia technology. Your CloudBook runs a wide variety of software to meet your personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications needs. -
Page 18: Feature Highlight
User Guide Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your CloudBook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of the device. Processing Unit • Your CloudBook runs on VIA C7 with 128KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. -
Page 19: Unpacking The Cloudbook
PCI Local Bus Architecture 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and PATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-66 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible. Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program. -
Page 20: The Inside Of The Cloudbook
User Guide An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Li-Ion Battery Pack Quick Setup Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the CloudBook or store for an extended period of time. - Page 21 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. & 8. Touchpad Pointing Device 5. Keyboard 7. Easy Button • Color Widescreen LCD Display The CloudBook comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is a 7” TFT color LCD with 800 x 480 (Wide XGA with ratio 16:10) resolution panels.
- Page 22 User Guide Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ⇓ computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated mini stereo speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Touchpad Pointing Device Mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at the top left side of the keyboard, and the touchpad located at the top right side of the keyboard for supporting tapping selection and dragging functions.
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Page 23: Cloudbook Status Icons
• Power On/Resume Button Switches the CloudBook power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode. LOUD TATUS CONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the CloudBook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. -
Page 24: The Function Of Easy Buttons
User Guide When the light is off, it indicates the battery is fully charged or no ⇓ battery installed. UNCTION OF • Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN Function. When you activate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver. -
Page 25: The Right Side Of The Cloudbook
1. Air-Outlet Vent • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your CloudBook and keeps it within operating temperature. • DVI-I Port This socket can accept both analog signal (VGA) and digital signal (DVI) inputs. The “DVI-I” is the abbreviation of “Digital Video Interactive- Integrated”... - Page 26 User Guide 1. Microphone Jack 3. USB 2.0 Port 5. LAN Port • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your CloudBook. • Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening.
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Page 27: The Underside Of The Cloudbook
temperature. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN module connects your CloudBook to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your CloudBook and recharging the battery. The Underside of the CloudBook The bottom of the CloudBook offers the following features. -
Page 28: Cloudbook Accessories
User Guide • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery. This action is available to release the battery when the battery lock latch has located to unlock status at the left side. •... -
Page 29: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started our CloudBook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the CloudBook up and running as quickly as possible. -
Page 30: Using The Battery Pack
User Guide Using the Battery Pack The CloudBook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. - Page 31 Installing the Battery Pack This CloudBook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your CloudBook. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), then slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), and take out the battery pack with your finger (3) simultaneously.
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Page 32: Extending Battery Life
User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your CloudBook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, and the hard disk drives, your CloudBook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect. - Page 33 To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the right side of the CloudBook.
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Page 34: Starting Your Cloudbook
User Guide Starting Your CloudBook The Power/Resume button is found on the center of the base unit. Press the Power/Resume button to start your CloudBook and check that if the Power LED turns on. After a few seconds, the CloudBook’s display will turn on and your CloudBook will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. -
Page 35: Adjusting The Display Controls
Getting Started Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<F8> and <Fn> + <F9> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your CloudBook to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD. The brightness hot-key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright;... - Page 36 CloudBook User Guide This page is intended to be blank.
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Page 37: Using Your Cloudbook
Using Your UMPC Using Your CloudBook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the CloudBook. -
Page 38: Starting Your Operating System
User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your CloudBook. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The CloudBook comes with an operating system pre-installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use. - Page 39 1. Function Keys 3. Linux Start Menu Key 5. Linux Shortcut Key Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions.
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Page 40: Basic Keyboard Functions
User Guide • Typewriter keys Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys. ASIC EYBOARD Keypad UNCTIONS Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter>... -
Page 41: Cursor Control Keys
Keypad used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Tab> key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter. <Ctrl>... -
Page 42: Hot Keys
User Guide Keypad Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time. Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. CREEN ONTROL Keypad INUX Keypad <Start> key. Pulls up the Operating System program menu. -
Page 43: Special Function Keys
Keypad Function Description <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Linux system. PECIAL UNCTION The CloudBook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". -
Page 44: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device
User Guide Keypad Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your CloudBook comes with a built-in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. - Page 45 1. Left Selection Button 3. Touchpad Here how to use the Touchpad pointing device: The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad.
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Page 46: Configuring Your Screen Display
User Guide To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double- click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad. -
Page 47: Knowing The Power Saving Features
7” WXGA LCD CRT Only 640 x 480 800 x 600 1000 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x1024 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. You can use the <Fn>... -
Page 48: Working With The Built-In Hdd
CloudBook User Guide your CloudBook to wake up quickly, but a low level of power is required to maintain this suspended state. While the CloudBook is in Suspend mode, the LED power indicator may flash. To resume your work , press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off. -
Page 49: Using Flash Memory Cards
Using Flash Memory Cards LASH EMORY Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. The 4 in 1 card slot in this CloudBook supports following cards as SD, MS (Memory Stick), MMC, and MS_Pro. - Page 50 CloudBook User Guide Removing Flash Memory Card To remove the flash memory card, you can pull out the card directly, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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Page 51: Fun With Multimedia
Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter explains the multimedia features of your Everex CloudBook. -
Page 52: Multimedia Features
An integrated full-duplex microphone and twin mini-speakers are also built-in into your Everex CloudBook to allow you to record and playback sound anytime and anywhere. On the right side of your Everex CloudBook, you will find the audio ports that include the following: •... -
Page 53: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties
Playing Video and MPEG Files Your Everex CloudBook is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) files by using software provided by Xine Movie Player. - Page 54 CloudBook User Guide...
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Page 55: Connecting To Peripherals
Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your CloudBook. The CloudBook allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or other compatible peripheral device. Use of additional devices is described in this chapter. -
Page 56: Using The Usb Port
CloudBook User Guide Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your , and CloudBook up to 127 devices can be attached. -
Page 57: Using An External Dvi-I Port
The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External DVI-I Port Your CloudBook has a DVI-I port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. -
Page 58: Using The External Audio System
User Guide Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. Turn on the power of the monitor. Turn on your CloudBook. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode. -
Page 59: Using The Lan Port
Locate the audio port (Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device. Plug the jack into the port on the right side of the system. If you use external speaker and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speaker from each other, moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help. -
Page 60: Using The Wireless Lan
CloudBook User Guide Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. -
Page 61: Customizing Your Cloudbook
Customizing Your Notebook CloudBook Customizing Your our CloudBook uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User- adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed. -
Page 62: Running The Bios Setup Program
CloudBook User Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your CloudBook is setup and pre-configured. The CloudBook’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. - Page 63 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.
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Page 64: Using The Main Menu Setup
User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main System Time: System Date: Language Secondary Master CPU Type: CPU Speed: System Memory: Extended Memory:... - Page 65 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. •...
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Page 66: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu
User Guide 6.2.1 I HDD S NTERNAL P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main IDE Channel 1 Master [FUJITSU MHV2080BH PL-(S1)] Type: LBA Format Total Sector: Maximum Capacity: Multi-Sector Transfers:... -
Page 67: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup
Using the Advanced CMOS Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced PS/2 Mouse Display Device Selection 1: Legacy USB Support F1 Help Select Item Esc Exit -->... -
Page 68: Security Menu Setup
User Guide Security Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on boot Fixed disk boot sector: F1 Help... - Page 69 • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation.
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Page 70: Using The Boot Setup
User Guide Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Boot priority order... -
Page 71: How To Exit The Setup Program
How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes... -
Page 72: How To Upgrade The Bios
User Guide • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your CloudBook uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device. -
Page 73: Using Options
Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture of your CloudBook. -
Page 74: System Upgrade
User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your CloudBook. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your CloudBook offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) with 512MB or 1024MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your CloudBook. -
Page 75: Caring For Your Cloudbook
Caring for Your CloudBook ultra-mobile personal computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the CloudBook can be greatly prolonged. Caring for Your Notebook our CloudBook contains the latest features in... -
Page 76: Important Safety Instructions
User Guide Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the CloudBook. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. •... - Page 77 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply.
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Page 78: Cleaning Your Cloudbook
User Guide The CloudBook has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The CloudBook has obvious sign of breakage. ⇓ • Do not leave this CloudBook in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the CloudBook. • An approved power cord has to be used for the CloudBook power supply. For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm •... -
Page 79: Maintaining The Lcd Quality
Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical working session, users routinely close the CloudBook the cover. The display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the CloudBook radiate heat;... -
Page 80: Battery Care Guidelines
User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like a Disk Defragmenter. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your CloudBook so others won't be able to use the hard disk. -
Page 81: When You Travel
• You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these instructions: •... - Page 82 CloudBook User Guide This page is intended to be blank.
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Page 83: Appendix A System Specification
APPENDIX A System Specification the CloudBook .. System Specification his appendix provides technical specifications for... -
Page 84: System Specification
User Guide System Specification ROCESSOR • VIA C7 -M Processor • Above 1.2 GHz CPU • 128KB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • 512MB or1024MB memory modules using 200-pin SODIMM • DDRII – 533/667 SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY •... -
Page 85: Storage
TORAGE 1.8” Format 8 mm High PATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-66 Support for LBA Scheme UDIO YSTEM • Full-duplex 16-bit stereo speaker with wavetable support • H/W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible • Built-in dual speakers • Audio input jacks for microphone (MIC) •... -
Page 86: Wireless Devices
User Guide • 2 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port IRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, USB Dongle Module AC/DC P OWER Universal auto-switching (100V~240V) 65W adapter, 20 Volt ATTERY • Rechargeable 4 Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function •... - Page 87 Everex, 5020 Brandin Court, Fremont, CA 94538, 866.850.8835, www.everex.com...